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Private Natural Resources Grants

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Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that restore and sustain healthy rivers, forests, and grasslands to support diverse wildlife in the Northeast.

Environment
Nonprofits
Trees for Schools Grant Program
$250,000
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey public schools and colleges for tree planting projects that address climate change, improve local environments, and create educational opportunities.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rhode Island Foundation Catalyst Grant
$500,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Rhode Island-based nonprofits in collaborative projects that promote diversity, equity, and sustainable change in response to community priorities.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Charles L. and Polly Anceney Gallatin Valley Fund
Contact for amount
Montana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects in Gallatin Valley, Montana, focusing on biodiversity, habitat restoration, and sustainable resource management while honoring the land's historical significance and Indigenous connections.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Commonwealth Hydropower Program
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides funding to support the modernization and expansion of hydropower facilities in Massachusetts, targeting both existing sites and new projects that utilize water movement in infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing clean energy production and benefiting local economies.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maki Foundation Grants for Environmental Conservation
$5,000
Maki Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based nonprofits in the Rocky Mountain West focused on protecting public lands, preserving biodiversity, and advocating against environmentally harmful activities.

Environment
County governments
Healing Humanities Cultural Place-keeping Grant
$75,000
St. Croix Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to arts and cultural organizations in St. Croix that focus on preserving and celebrating the island's heritage through community-driven projects.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Progress of Ideas Grant Program
$10,000
Progress & Poverty Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations for research projects that promote economic justice and address issues like land value taxation, housing, and climate change without increasing inequality.

Environment
Nonprofits
Coal Study in Wyoming
Contact for amount
Wyoming Energy Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant seeks proposals from qualified organizations to conduct a comprehensive study on Wyoming's coal resources, focusing on supply, demand, regulatory conditions, and infrastructure needs to support a sustainable coal market.

Natural Resources
County governments
Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and enhance forests, wetlands, and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nevada Foundation Seed Program
Contact for amount
Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This program provides free native seeds to Nevada residents for cultivation to support ecosystem restoration and encourage the production of drought-resistant crops.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Community-Based Climate Resilience Efforts
$100,000
Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to climate adaptation professionals and their community partners to develop and implement resilience projects in U.S. communities facing climate challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Woods Fund Chicago Grantmaking Cycle
$35,000
Woods Fund Chicago
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Timber for Transit Program
Contact for amount
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Activation Fund
$125,000
The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in implementing one-year projects that improve their capacity and effectiveness, focusing on initiatives that can be sustained without ongoing fundraising.

Health
City or township governments
2026 Community Benefit Grant Program
Contact for amount
El Camino Healthcare District
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that address healthcare access, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and economic stability for underserved populations in northern Santa Clara County.

Health
City or township governments
TSET Healthy Incentive Grants
$120,000
Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides Oklahoma public school districts with financial support to create healthier environments through tobacco-free policies, improved nutrition, physical activity initiatives, and employee wellness programs.

Health
City or township governments
Klamath Basin Forests and Watersheds Restoration
$11,553,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This grant provides funding for habitat restoration and conservation projects in the Klamath River Basin, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitats, and promote sustainable land management practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Partners in Conservation
$10,000
Teton Conservation District (TCD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This program provides funding for various conservation projects that benefit the environment and community in Teton County, Wyoming, supporting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, businesses, and individuals.

Environment
Nonprofits